Two arrested in Brunswick home invasion-style burglary

BRUNSWICK >> Two of several suspects wanted in connection with a March 14 home invasion-style burglary were arrested by Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies over the weekend.

Rensselaer County Sheriff Jack Mahar reports home invasion occurred in Brunswick on March 14 at about 10:45 p.m.

According to the sheriff’s department, Tatianna Shakema Parker, 17, of Troy, aided by other individuals unlawfully entered, stole, damaged property, and caused serious physical injury to one of the residents.

Parker is charged with felony first-degree robbery, second-degree burglary, first-degree gang assault, second-degree attack burglary, fourth-degree conspiracy, third-degree criminal mischief, misdemeanor petty larceny and endangering the welfare of a child, also a misdemeanor. She is being held on $10,000 cash or bond.

In its press release, the Sheriff’s Office stressed that this was not a random incident; there is a connection between the victims and the suspects who forced themselves into the house, breaking in through the front and rear door and seriously injuring and assaulting one of the residents.

Deputies responded to the incident, searched the immediate area for clues and conducted a quick search of the surrounding neighborhoods for possible suspects.

Authorities have urged residents to keep an eye on their neighborhoods and to call police if they see anything suspicious.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Tip line at 266-1985.